Preview: Howard Tigers vs. Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles
The Howard Tigers will be playing at home against the Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Howard will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Howard scored the most points they've had all season to find success last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Arlington 81-28 on the road. Howard has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Mitchell Christian walked away with it. They blew past the 69-49. The win was some much needed relief for Mitchell Christian as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
It was another big night for Aiden Lieber, who scored 45 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. That makes it 21 consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Mitchell Christian's points. Luke Mentele was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Howard's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.5 points per game. As for Mitchell Christian, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-16.
Everything came up roses for Howard against Mitchell Christian when the teams last played back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 58-27 victory. Does Howard have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mitchell Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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